The Debrecen Spring Festival and Spring Art Exhibition are connected to that internationally acknowledged series of events, the prestigious Budapest Spring Festival. Held annually in the second half of March, this festival organised in the county seat of Hajdú-Bihar and in the surrounding villages provides the stage for well-known Hungarian and ...

Enjoying several decades of history, the famous Hortobágy Equestrian Days aim to preserve the noble traditions of Hungarian equestrian culture. Originally herdsmen, carriage drivers and riders came only from Hortobágy and the surrounding villages to take part in this series of events. Over the years the festival has become increasingly popular ...

The Rhythm & Blues Festival and Bikers' Gathering have been held in the town's campsite in mid June since 1998. Both amateur and professional groups take the stage at this weekend event. The best Hungarian blues bands are always amongst those who perform but numerous leading foreign musicians have also played in Nyírbátor over the past ...

This is primarily a gastronomic event in honour of the largest poultry in Hungary, the turkey. Traditionally held in mid June, amateur and professional chefs prepare a wide variety of dishes from the bird in the Debrecen Turkey Days. Guests are not only well fed but entertained by interesting happenings. Organised since 2003, this series of ...

The week of the Winged Dragon International Street Theatre Festival is the only event of its kind in Hungary in Nyírbátor. It has been staged during the first week of June every year since 1992. Internationally acknowledged and highly ranked among Central Eastern European theatre festivals it is in fact an all-encompassing general arts ...

The Béla Bartók International Choir Competition is held among the ten best choir competitions in the world. In addition to choirs from Hungary and abroad, international experts and composers also take part in this weeklong series of events organised in Debrecen. Summer night concerts, folklore shows, world premiers, serenade evenings and proms, ...

The Csángó Festival and the Folklore Festival of Ethnic Minorities have been organised in Jászberény since 1990. The festival's main aim is to present the unique culture of the Ghimes and Moldova Csángó Hungarians living in Romania. However, some festival events intend to introduce the cultural heritage of other groups living as an ethnic ...

The traditions and gastronomic wealth of the Szatmár region are presented through this grand series of events at various locations in the second half of August. This rich and colourful programme popularises specialities that can only be tasted in the Szatmár region in Hungary.The events of the series: The Gyarmat Merriments (Vigasságok) in ...

The largest and most spectacular happening in Debrecen, the Flower Carnival and Carnival Week is among the best-known events in Hungary. During this festival that culminates on August 20th the population of the city doubles as some 500,000 guests arrive to enjoy the flower procession. This five-day celebration of flowers, music and dance dates ...

Named VIDOR, a Hungarian acronym for 'national happiness and cheer', this festival has been held in Nyíregyháza each year at the beginning of September since 1992.This colourful ten-day festival presents quality and entertaining performances from the whole spectrum of the arts by both Hungarian and international guest artists. Part of the ...

The Szolnok International Goulash Competition aims to present and preserve the traditions of the most characteristic Hungarian dish, goulash, which originates from the Great Plains. It has been organised annually in the first half of September since 1999. The event has become increasingly popular over time and each year tasty food bubbles away ...

A wide range of food specialities made exclusively from organic products are on offer at this unique annual festival held in Hajdúszoboszló in mid September. Wines from excellent Hungarian cellars are sure to enhance your pleasure alongside or after the tasty delicacies on offer. Although primarily a gastronomic event, the Organic Food and Wine ...

Traditionally held in the second half of October, the Debrecen Autumn Festival is a general arts festival. It provides venues and opportunities for Hungarian artitsts, primarily individuals and art groups located in and around Debrecen to present their works. Almost all genres are on display here... Classical and easy listening concerts, film ...